The number of paying IPTV subscribers in the Asia-Pacific region overtook paying satellite TV ones in 2015, according to a new report from Digital TV Research. Covering 22 countries, the fifth edition of the Digital TV Asia-Pacific Forecasts report states that IPTV growth is far from over with 123.5 million subscribers expected by 2021. China will contribute 78.4 million IPTV subs (or nearly two-thirds of the region’s total) by 2021. Of the 314 million digital TV homes to be added between … [Read more...] about IPTV surpass satellite TV
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Turner’s kids portfolio lead
Hong Kong– From all corners of the continent and beyond, kids and their families showed their love for Turner’s kids’ brands in Asia Pacific throughout 2015 and into Q1 of 2016. The full brand portfolio, comprising Cartoon Network, Boomerang, Toonami and POGO, is firmly on top of the pile in the region. Aggregate data from ratings agencies in nine measured markets shows that Turner’s Kids portfolio led its competitors in terms of audience share in 2015 and the first quarter of this year. … [Read more...] about Turner’s kids portfolio lead
FYI TV18 in India
APOS – Bali, Indonesia– A+E Networks’ TV18 in India will launch FYI TV18, a contemporary factual lifestyle and entertainment network reflecting how people actually live their lives today, across DTH, Digital & Analog cable platforms this July. The announcement was made jointly by Sean Cohan, President, International and Digital, A+E Networks and Adil Zainulbhai, Chairman Network18. FYI TV18 will feature over 100 hours of Hindi-language programming to start with, including 3 locally produced … [Read more...] about FYI TV18 in India
So You Think You Can Dance
Mumbai- So You Think You Can Dance will debut in India on &TV. Produced by Endemol Shine India, the show will witness an epic battle of Street and Stage style for the very first time on Indian Television. The two styles will battle it out and give all that it takes for the ultimate supremacy on the dance floor. Leading the judges’ panel will be Madhuri Dixit along with national award-winning choreographer Bosco Martis and Terence Lewis. While Bosco will represent the Street styles of … [Read more...] about So You Think You Can Dance
Bigg Boss opens to public
India - The 10th Season of Bigg Boss will open its gates to the general public as contestants in its house. For nine seasons in a row, Bigg Boss has housed celebrities of all calibres. Now, for the first time on Indian television, COLORS is inviting Indians across the globe to showcase their entertaining streak on Bigg Boss. … [Read more...] about Bigg Boss opens to public
India can catch BBCWW content via digital
BBC Worldwide announced two new licensing deals with India’s leading digital service providers, Hungama and Vuclip. With these SVOD deals, India viewers will have access to award-winning and popular BBC drama series never before seen in India. From end April 2016, viewers on Hungama will be able to watch BBC programmes premiering in India for the first time including crime dramas Prey, Not Safe For Work and Save Our Skins. These programmes and more will be available on demand for viewers to … [Read more...] about India can catch BBCWW content via digital
